Manicure Monday

Here is my first mani of the day.  Honestly, didn't like it one bit so my second mani of the day is soon to follow.  I wanted to have something sparkle for the new year, so I wanted to top off with NYX Hieroglyphics.  I didn't want to do basic black so I did two coats of wet n wild megalast in Disturbia.  I then did one coat of Hieroglyphics and was not impressed.  The clear base was super thick and did not deliver much glitter.  I was expecting a much more dense glitter.  What bummed me the most is this polish just would not dry.  Three hours later and it was still easy to dent, and even the next morning wasn't has hard as it should be.  Sooo off it went! I'm much happier with my second mani of the day, post coming soon!

Swatch: NYX Disco Inferno Over Black and White Creme

This polish was part of my NYX haul.  I'm in love with this polish! As with most glitters, this one makes a beautiful topcoat to add a bit of sparkle to a cream polish.  This one makes me feel like I have little disco balls on my fingers. These swatches are with three coats.  I could have done less but kinda got addicted to the sparkle. After I did these swatches I added topcoat, two layers made for a totally smooth surface and made the glitter pop even more. 

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Swatch: NYX Moonwalk

So I got this polish in my NYX haul this week.  Out of that entire box, this was the one item I was the most excited for. And yay! It totally lived up to my expectations! This is an awesome smokey grey jelly base with fine and hex halo glitter throughout.  LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I really don't mind the visible nail line with this polish.  I love how it makes my nails look like sparkly smoked glass.  I did three layers for these swatches and love the color.  This would be good for layering, but I think I will keep using it alone since I am in love with the smoky jelly. 

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NYX Haul

Earlier this month I was beyond lucky and won a $50 gift card to NYX from Lucky Magazine.  I made my order and look what was on my doorstep when I got home!!! 

And the goodies came in this adorable lace bag! 

My haul! 

-10 Color Eye Shadow Palette in Super Model

-Studio Liquid Liner in Extreme Black

-Boudoir Mascara Collection in La Amoureux

-Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation in Natural

-Round Lipstick in Twist

-Round Lipstick in Peach

-Round Lipstick in Ceto

-Nail Polish in Moonwalk

-Nail Polish in Hieroglyphics

-Nail Polish in Disco Inferno

I was amazed that I got ALL of that for $52!!! Can't wait to try them all and of course they will be reviewed soon! *happy dance*